Mary Sitterding is an accomplished nursing leader with extensive experience in nursing quality, research, and regulatory affairs. Currently serving as Vice President of Nursing Quality and Regulatory at Ascension since November 2020, Mary has also held significant roles such as Vice President of Nursing Research & Evidence-based Practice and National Director of Nursing Research. As a Team Leader Appraiser for the Magnet Recognition Program, Mary contributes to the evaluation and recognition of nursing excellence. Prior roles include Chair of the Nurse Residency Task Force at NLN CNEA, Vice President for the Center for Professional Excellence at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and Executive Director of Nursing Research at Indiana University Health. Mary holds a PhD in Patient Safety Systems and a Master's degree in Advanced Practice from the Indiana University School of Nursing.
June, 2022 - present
May, 2021
November, 2020